A new report from the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving highlights a new finding about a risk that dementia caregivers may face. It states that about three in five family caregivers that work with a family member that has dementia also have a high risk of developing dementia themselves. This elevated… Continue reading A New Risk for Caregivers
Caregiver burnout is a state of exhaustion–both physical and mental–caused by prolonged caregiving stress. It typically results in fatigue, depression, and even a reduced ability to provide effective care. Due to this, caregiver burnout can be detrimental to the people receiving care. Luckily, there are things that can be done to help fight burnout… Continue reading Ideas for Fighting Caregiver Burnout